Common brown cup is typically found in forested areas, often emerging from soil enriched with decomposing organic matter. This mushroom showcases a cup-like structure with a noticeably brown exterior and a slightly smoother interior surface. It prefers moist environments, thriving especially during wetter seasons of the year. As a member of its family, common brown cup plays a role in the ecological process of breaking down dead plant material.
Odor:
Mild sperm-like with faint chlorine hint.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Common brown cup
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Attributes of Common brown cup
Cap
3–8 cm in diameter; cup-shaped; dark purplish brown to dark reddish gray, purplish; margin is thin, and it turns black as it dries
Flesh
Thin and fragile
Spore Print Color
Hyaline to pale cream
Odor
Mild sperm-like with faint chlorine hint.
Body Color
Red
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
